Designing with Love
Designing with Love
What does it take to design learning experiences that truly work? Join Jackie Pelegrin, award-winning instructional designer and Grand Canyon University (GCU) adjunct instructor, as she explores instructional design, e-learning, and AI integration. Expect actionable tips, real-world insights, and conversations with students, alumni, and industry leaders shaping the future of learning.
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Designing with Love

Designing with Love

Designing with love, purpose, and heart.

This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.

Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.

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Recent Episodes

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Measuring AI's Impact on the L&D Team
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June 24, 2026

Measuring AI's Impact on the L&D Team

AI can make instructional design feel faster overnight, but speed is the easiest thing to celebrate and the easiest thing to misunderstand. When leaders ask whether AI is truly helping learning and development teams, “We used...
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Writing That Sticks: Using ARCS with Ruth Douthitt
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June 21, 2026

Writing That Sticks: Using ARCS with Ruth Douthitt

Ever watch a promising writing class lose steam by midterm? We’ve been there, and we built this conversation to flip that script using the ARCS model—Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction—as a practical blueprint for...
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Working with IT, Security, and Procurement: The New Collaboration Trio
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June 17, 2026

Working with IT, Security, and Procurement: The New Collaboration Trio

AI tools can make learning design faster and more creative, but the moment a tool touches prompts, uploads, learner responses, employee information, or system integrations, approvals can feel like a hard stop. We talk through...
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Accessibility Is a Competitive Edge with Maxwell Ivey
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June 14, 2026

Accessibility Is a Competitive Edge with Maxwell Ivey

Accessibility isn’t a box to tick at launch; it’s the backbone of products people actually trust. Jackie sat down with Maxwell “The Blind Blogger” Ivey—founder of The Accessibility Advantage and longtime advocate for inclusiv...
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Recent Blog Posts

How to Measure AI Impact in Learning and Development: 5 Practical Steps
June 24, 2026

How to Measure AI Impact in Learning and Development: 5 Practical Steps

Welcome to the world of Learning and Development (L&D), where AI is reshaping the landscape. With its growing presence, you might find yourself asking: "Is AI truly making a difference in our workflows?" In this blog post, we'll explore practica…
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How to Use the ARCS Model to Enhance Writing Instruction in Any Classroom With Ruth Douthitt
June 21, 2026

How to Use the ARCS Model to Enhance Writing Instruction in Any Classroom With Ruth Douthitt

In today’s educational landscape, keeping students engaged in writing can be a challenge, especially in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. In this blog post that corresponds with a conversation Jackie had with guest Ruth …
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Navigating AI Tool Approvals: A Guide for Instructional Designers
June 17, 2026

Navigating AI Tool Approvals: A Guide for Instructional Designers

In the rapidly evolving landscape of instructional design, the integration of AI tools can often feel like navigating a maze. You may have the perfect tool in mind, but suddenly, you're faced with numerous approvals and questions from IT, security, …
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About the Host

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Jackie Pelegrin

Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host

Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.